Timberwolves vs. Cavaliers: NBA Betting Preview, Tips and Picks – March 22, 2024

Written By PlayPicks Staff on March 22, 2024

The Minnesota Timberwolves (47-22) will take the court as 7.5-point favorites against the Cleveland Cavaliers (43-26) on March 22, 2024 at Target Center in a matchup featuring two of the league’s best defensive squads. The Timberwolves are first in points allowed per game (106.7) and the Cavaliers are fifth (109.4). A 207.5-point over/under is set for this matchup.

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Timberwolves vs. Cavaliers Betting Odds

Favorite Spread Total
Timberwolves -7.5 207.5

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Injury Report as of March 22

Timberwolves: Karl-Anthony Towns: Out (Knee), Jaylen Clark: Out (Achilles), Rudy Gobert: Questionable (Rib), Naz Reid: Questionable (Head), Anthony Edwards: Questionable (Dislocated Finger)

Cavaliers: Ricky Rubio: Out (Personal), Ty Jerome: Out (Ankle), Max Strus: Out (Knee), Evan Mobley: Out (Ankle), Donovan Mitchell: Out (Nose), Dean Wade: Out (Knee)

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Cavaliers (+7.5)
Total Pick Over (207.5)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.

Timberwolves vs. Cavaliers Stat Rankings

Timberwolves Avg. (Rank) Cavaliers Avg. (Rank)
113.3 (19th) Points Scored 113.4 (18th)
106.7 (1st) Points Allowed 109.4 (5th)
44.0 (11th) Rebounds 44.2 (9th)
9.5 (25th) Off. Rebounds 10.1 (20th)
12.5 (16th) 3pt Made 13.7 (6th)
26.4 (16th) Assists 27.8 (9th)
13.4 (21st) Turnovers 12.6 (15th)

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Timberwolves Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Anthony Edwards 66 26.7 5.4 5.1 1.3 0.6 2.5
Rudy Gobert 63 13.7 12.9 1.2 0.6 2.1 0
Naz Reid 68 12.9 5 1.2 0.7 0.9 2
Mike Conley 64 10.8 3 6 1 0.2 2.2
Jaden McDaniels 59 10.5 3.1 1.4 0.9 0.6 1.2

Cavaliers Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Darius Garland 45 18.7 2.5 6.4 1.3 0.1 2.4
Jarrett Allen 64 16.3 10.8 2.6 0.7 1.2 0
Caris LeVert 57 14 4 5.3 1.1 0.5 1.6
Isaac Okoro 60 9.7 3.1 2 0.9 0.5 1.3
Georges Niang 69 9.3 3.6 1.2 0.3 0.2 1.8

Betting Trends

  • The Timberwolves have covered the spread 35 times in 69 games.
  • As 7.5-point favorites or more, Minnesota is 13-13 against the spread.
  • There have been 34 Timberwolves games (out of 69) that hit the over this season.
  • A total of 57 times so far this season, Minnesota and its opponent have combined for more than 207.5 points.
  • The over/under in this matchup is 207.5 points, 12.5 fewer than the average total in this season’s Timberwolves contests.
  • The Cavaliers’ record against the spread is 34-33-2.
  • Cleveland has an ATS record of 3-1 as a 7.5-point underdog or greater.
  • There have been 31 Cavaliers games (out of 69) that hit the over this year.
  • Cleveland’s games have gone over 207.5 points on 58 occasions this year.
  • The average total points scored in Cavaliers games this year (207.5) is 15.3 points higher than the total for this matchup.

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